

Best for intermediate divers, 12-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Andes Wall is a boat-accessed dive site located 2000 metres off West Bay and Seven Mile Beach. This wall formation features depths ranging from 12 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and potential down currents, as well as hazards including decompression, nitrogen narcosis, and sharks. Visibility at the site typically spans 24 to 45 metres. Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Indian Lionfish, Queen Angelfish, Fairy Basslet, Caribbean Reef Octopus, Spotted Scorpionfish, Spotted Moray, Rock Beauty, Nurse Shark, Green Moray, wrasses, Blue Tang, and Mutton Snapper. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, with typical dives lasting 50 minutes.
19.36480, -81.25280
Position yourself slightly upcurrent from tarpon schools to allow natural approach patterns.
Accessible by boat from the West Side or Rum Point, approximately 45 minutes from Safe Haven harbor.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-30m
Visibility
24-45m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Indian Lionfish, Queen Angelfish, Fairy Basslet, Caribbean Reef Octopus, Spotted Scorpionfish, Spotted Moray, Rock Beauty, Nurse Shark, Green Moray, wrasses, Blue Tang, and Mutton Snapper.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the wall topography, depth, and potential for moderate to strong currents.
The site ranges from 12 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 24 metres.
Andes Wall requires boat access as it is located 2000 metres from the shore.
This is a wall dive site with an average depth of 24 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Andes Wall in Rum Point requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Andes Wall in Rum Point. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Andes Wall in Rum Point are May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Andes Wall in Rum Point. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Andes Wall in Rum Point typically ranges from 24 metres to 45 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.